LETTER

March 2001

of the Cúif£&ur§e Superintendents Association ofNew England, be.

•••••••••••••••• Sponsors and administrators of the Troll-Dickinson Scholarship Fund - Awarded yearly to deserving Turf Management Students. u n K H K m a H S B i

Mike Stachowicz is t ria If home on the ramge
at the newly-developed Ranch Golf Club
This proves that eventualities (some call it
destiny) have no boundaries.
When Mike Stachowicz was in high
school in Huntington and his father was a
foreman at the old Hall family dairy farm
in Southwick, he dreaded Saturday nights.
"That job spoiled my Saturday nights," he
recalled. "In fact, there wasn't any Saturday
night for me. I had to go to bed early, get
up at two o'clock Sunday morning and get
to the farm by three to start milking."
More than a decade later, Mike still finds
himself trying to "milk" something out of
the rolling, deeply wooded remains of that
same farm as golf course superintendent
of the newest and intriguing addition to
the game's spreading landscape, The
Ranch Golf Club. The latter designation
represents the fourth in a stream of names
for the course. The lineup began with
The Farm, then The Old Farm, Sunnyside
Ranch and, eventually (there's a form of
that word again), The Ranch Golf Club.
"This really is a time of changes for us,"
said Stachowicz, who fills in nicely as an
imposing spokesperson for the operation.
"For example, tomorrow we're going to
have a meeting to hash out the selection
of a club logo. There have been a lot of
suggestions, but w e have to nail down
one. We're going into the sight of spring
and have to get our scorecards printed."
" W e " are the strings supporting the
lavish impression of this venture. Pulling
them are people like Stachowicz with the
major manipulator, Peter Clark, whose
present title of managing partner indicates
that the last word on any decision flows
through his mouth. Clark is out of a
familiar Cape Cod stable of successful golf
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Right now our priorities,
as we prepare
for what we hope
will be a full 18-hole
opening July 4, are
course conditioning,
course design, and
customer services.ss
Mike Stachowicz
The Ranch G.C.

developments - Wiliowbend Management.
In fact, Wiliowbend is running the place.
The Hall family owns all the land,
including surrounding acreage, which is
pegged for home sites inside a gated
community. That phase of action, however,
is located about halfway down The Ranch's
agenda. The course itself is being
constructed by an outfit called Intergolf.
Stachowicz, who's been on the property
for over 18 months, comes to The Ranch
with sparkling credentials. His last stop was
Cranwell Golf Resort, which he turned into
one of the Berkshires' golfing gems in less
than two years. Before that he rehearsed
and refined his golf course conditioning
act at the Taconic Golf Club, Springfield
Country Club, and Stockbridge Golf Club.

Mike's personal background includes
association with another interesting
eventuality. He graduated from Gateway
Regional High School, which turns out to
be veritable superintendents' launching
pad. Other grads and superintendents are
his brother Jeremy (Wahconah), Kent
Lemme (Taconic), Todd Lemme (Wyckoff
Park), and Bruce Packard (Stockbridge).
Stachowicz (Mike, that is) also went the
full route as an alumnus of UMass and its
four-year turf management program.
Damien Pazcuzeo is the architect for
The Ranch, which winds through rolling
hills, meanders into deeply wooded nooks,
and yawns through wide fairways running
along the club's main thoroughfare,
Sunnyside Road. According to Stachowicz,
the disciple of Robert Muir Graves (the
West Coast Geoff Cornish) has outdone
himself, creating a facility that is kind and
gentle to the average golfer and fiercely
continued on page 2

INSIDE . . .
Page
Calendar of Events

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GCSANE in Dallas

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Safety: O S H A Revisions . . . . . 4
From the President

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UMass News

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4-Ball Tournament Pairings . . . 5
Divot Drift

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Host Superintendent Profile . . . 8

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PRESIDENT
Robert Ruszala
6 9 G e l i n a s Drive, C h i c o p e e , M A 0 1 0 2 0
413-256-8654
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Hickory Ridge Country Club
VICE PRESIDENT
J a m e s R. Fitzroy, C G C S
357 W . S q u a n t u m Street, North Quincy, MA 02171
617-328-1776
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P r e s i d e n t s Golf C o u r s e
SECRETARY
M i c h a e l V. l a c o n o , C G C S
42 N e w t o n S t r e e t , W e s t o n , M A 0 2 4 9 3
781 - 8 9 9 - 7 9 1 3
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Pine B r o o k C o u n t r y C l u b
TREASURER
Daniel P. H i g g l n s , C G C S
68 Hutchinson Road, Winchester, M A 0 1 8 9 0
781 - 7 2 9 - 3 8 0 9
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Winchester Country Club
TRUSTEE
David C o m e e
65 Marquette Road, Gardner, M A 0 1 4 4 0
978-297-1223
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T h e W i n c h e n d o n Golf C l u b
TRUSTEE
Patrick S. K r i k s c e o n a i t i s
4 L a k e m a n s Lane, Ipswich, M A 01938
978-526-4600
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Essex County Club
TRUSTEE
R o b e r t O. L a r s o n
2 8 P l e a s a n t Street, N o r t h O x f o r d , M A 01 5 3 7
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Pine R i d g e C o u n t r y C l u b
FINANCE C H A I R M A N
A r t h u r Sllva, C G C S
35 Pennacook Road, Tewksbury, M A 0 1 8 7 6
781 - 4 8 4 - 5 4 4 0
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Belmont Country Club
GOLF C H A I R M A N
M i c h a e l J. H e r m a n s o n
P. O. B o x 1 4 5 , G a r d n e r , M A 0 1 4 4 0
978-632-2713
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G a r d n e r M u n i c i p a l Golf C o u r s e
EDUCATION CHAIRMAN
R o n a l d P. D o b o s z , Jr.
1 1 3 7 Park Street, S t o u g h t o n , M A 0 2 0 7 2
781-341-8564
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C e d a r Hill Golf C o u r s e
NEWSLETTER C H A I R M A N
Russell E. Heller
O n e C i r c u i t Drive, D o r c h e s t e r , M A 0 2 1 2 1
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Franklin Park Golf C o u r s e
PAST PRESIDENT
Kevin F. O s g o o d
14 Inman Lane, Foxborough, M A 0 2 0 3 5
617-630-1950
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N e w t o n C o m m o n w e a l t h Golf C o u r s e
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G C S A N E Headquarters
175 Highland Avenue, N e e d h a m , M A 0 2 4 9 4 - 3 0 3 4
Tel.: (781) 4 5 3 - 8 6 6 8
Fax: (508) 7 5 8 - 6 4 7 4
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N e w s l e t t e r Editor .
C o n t r i b u t i n g Editor
Business M a n a g e r

Russell Heller
Gerry Finn
Danieä P, Higglns, C G C S

Any opinions expressed In this publication are those of
the author and/or person quoted, and may not represent
the position of GCSANE. Information contained In this
publication may be used freely, in whole or in part,
without special permission as long as the true context is
maintained. W e would appreciate a credit line.

challenging to the accomplished player.
"He has covered the full scope of golfing
ability," Mike described Pazcuzeo's impact
on the course. " W e have four sets of tees
that can transform the layout from 5,000
yards (front) to 7,200 (championship). The
tees average 7,000 sq. ft., the greens 6,500.
Everything on the golf course (save the
rough) is bentgrass. If you had been here last
fall, you'd have seen the greenest green as
the grass fought its way through the surface."

There is nothing flimsy about the intent
of Ranch management to turn the club
into an upscale public course that caters
to no one but beckons to all for a look-see
at something special in golfing facilities.
"Right now our priorities, as we prepare
for what we hope will be a full 18-hole
opening July 4th, are course conditioning,
course design, and customer services,"
Stachowicz emphasized. " W e want potential
players to come in and feel they'll be treated
like a member at a well-run and fine-tuned
country club. We've kind of patterned our
operation after Arizona golf resorts."
There are those who draw local
comparison to Crumpin-Fox, a highly
successful public golf course and golf outing
facility located in Bernardston, less than 50
miles from The Ranch. "That's a pretty good
comparison," Stachowicz noted. "However,
we're not trying to imitate or duplicate.
We'll have our own way of doing things,
our own twist. W e think we'll catch on."
Although the golf community concept
remains on The Ranch's agenda, people
there stress the fact that the golf course
will be the property's main attraction.
And golf will be its main thrust. "We're
not planning on having any swimming
pools, tennis courts, or sidecars like
those," Stachowicz disclosed. "We'll have
a facility to accommodate outings, but not
on a big country club scale. If things follow
the course w e expect, people will go away
from here believing they've just been part
of an unforgettable golf experience."
The last seeding (the practice green,
of course) rounded off that phase of
construction in November. So, with a full
spring and half-summer set aside to
nurture turf development and grass growth,
Ranch officials feel an Independence Day
opening to be feasible.

The construction company figures it
has about one month's work left and hopes
a cooperative spring makes it possible to

get that away and done with. Meanwhile,
Stachowicz and his crew will have plenty
to do. The Ranch has been very generous
in fairway distribution. " W e have 40 acres
of fairway, whereas the average course has
from 20 to 25 acres," Stachowicz advised.

The layout, which is dotted with 58
bunkers, will have water holes. Most will be
semi-natural since the ponds have been
dug on soft or wet spots on the grounds.
A pavilion is in the immediate works and
just completed is a maintenance building
where Stachowicz is collecting equipment
to be out to use when the weather breaks.
"It would have been nice to have an
open (no snow cover) winter so that w e
could get a head start in the spring," Mike
told. "However, the cover is good for my
grass, and who knows what will happen in
the way of weather down the road?
Whatever happens, we'll be ready for it."
Stachowicz has surrounded himself with
good people as the nucleus of a work crew
that will run anywhere from 15 to 20 when
it's in full bloom. Key associates are assistant
superintendent Fred Sico, a local master
of most trades who has a feel for Southwick
and strong incentive to help The Ranch
succeed, and mechanic Bruce Ferrari, who
had a knowing hand in similar situations
with Stachowicz. "They step up to the
plate and don't flinch," Mike described.
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CALENDAR . . .
M a r c h 27

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Franklin C . C .
Franklin. Mass.
Supt. - G a r y Luccini

April 23

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
(joint m e e t i n g w i t h R.I.)
B l u e Hill C . C .
C a n t o n , Mass.
Supt. - V i n c e n t lacono

May 8

Scholarship S

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Tournament
Marlborough C . C .
M a r l b o r o u g h , Mass.
Supt. - K e n C r l m m l n g s
J u n e 20

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
H i c k o r y Ridge C . C .
A m h e r s t , Mass.
Supt. - R o b e r t Ruszala

J u n e 20

U M a s s Turf Research Field D a y
South D e e r f i e l d , Mass.
Contact:
M a r y O w e n - (508) 892-0382

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Mew England weflS-represesiifeci at GCSAA's
International Golf Course Conference & Shew
Scenes from the Sfer'easter Reception at the Adams Mark Hotel in Dallas, Texas

Among thoss in attendance were (I. to r.) Mike lacono, Mike Varkonyi,
and Vincent lacono.

John LeClair (left) and Roger Brink take the opportunity to compare notes
at the conference.

Still on their feet after a day checking out the conference are (I. to r.)
Don Heam, Bob OiRieo, and Daryn Brown.

"A Rose Among Thorns." Enjoying the evening are (I. to r.) Conor
Fitzgerald, Rain® Heller, and David Stowe.

More faces m the crowd . . . were j m there?

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OSHA revises record-keeping regulations;
aims í© improve tracking ©f w@rkplaee c¡i|uri©s
The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) has issued a revised
rule to improve the system employers
use to track and record workplace injuries
and illnesses.
OSHA's record-keeping requirements,
in piace since ¡971, were designed to help
employers recognize workplace hazards
and correct hazardous conditions by
keeping track of work-related injuries and
illnesses and their causes. The revised
rule will produce better information about
occupational injuries and illnesses while
simplifying the overall record-keeping
system for employers. The rule will also
better protect employees' privacy.
"Record-keeping is a critical part of
safety and health efforts in every workplace,"
said Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman.
"The revision we are announcing today will
not lessen an employer's record-keeping
responsibilities, but it will make it easier
to successfully meet the requirements."
The final rule becomes effective on Jan. I,
2002, and will affect approximately 1.3
million establishments. OSHA is publishing
the rule now to give employers ample
time to learn the new requirements and
to revise computer systems they may be
using for record-keeping. (During this
transition period, employers must adhere
to requirements of the original rule).
Like the former rule, employers with
10 or fewer employees are exempt from
most requirements of the new rule, as are
a number of industries classified as lowhazard-retail, service, finance, insurance,
and real estate sectors. The new rule
updates the list of exempted industries to
reflect recent industry data. (All employers

The final rule becomes
effective on Jan. I, 2002,
and will affect
approximately 1.3 million
establishments.

covered by the Occupational Safety and
Health Act must continue to report any
workplace incident resulting in a fatality or
hospitalization of three or more employees).

SAFETY
"After three decades of what many
employers considered complicated recordkeeping requirements with cumbersome
forms and limited technological assistance,
OSHA is revising this rule to address some
of these concerns. This rule-making
completes a larger agency effort to revise,
update and simplify requirements that
many considered too lengthy and complex,"
said OSHA Administrator Charles N.
jeffress. "The new rule combines previous

regulatory requirements and interpretations
into one clear and precise document that
will aid an employer's ability to increase
workplace safety."
The revised rule includes a provision
for recording needlestick and sharps injuries
that is consistent with recently passed
legislation requiring OSHA to revise its
bloodborne pathogens standard to address
such injuries. This provision is expected
to result in a significant increase in
recordable cases annually.
The record-keeping rule also conforms
with OSHAs ergonomics standard published
last November. It simplifies the manner in
which employers' record musculoskeletal
disorders (MSDs), replacing a cumbersome
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Scholarship & Benevolence Tournament,
a b y l a w change^ & a n e w seating plan
Mark your calendars for our Scholarship
& Benevolence Tournament, which will
be on May 8.

FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Marlboro Country Club, with
superintendent Ken Crimmings, will be our
host. We will be sending out raffle tickets
soon for everyone to sell. There will be
some great prizes for the raffle. We are also
looking for rounds of golf for a foursome
at your course for the raffle, so please help
us out here. Send your rounds of golf to our
chairman, David Comee. We need every
member to try to play in this event. This
tournament is for our families. Our Scholarship & Benevolence fund should go over
$ 100,000 this year with everyone's support.
GCSANE will be looking for a bylaw
change this year. The change will be made
to reduce the amount of regular membership meetings per year. Right now we
have 12 monthly meetings. The February
meeting would probably be eliminated
because of the conflict with the GCSAA
National Convention and the closeness to
the New England Regional Turf Conference.

Kevin Osgood in the chairman of the bylaw committee and would welcome any
questions on this change. The bylaw change
will be voted on by our membership at a
monthly meeting this year.
At our regular meetings the board of
directors will each be sitting at a different
table so we can reach out to our members
better. There will be a "Seat Reserved"
sign at each table. The reserved seat is
needed because many times we come out
of board meetings late and have nowhere
to sit except up in the front. The board feels
that by sitting with our membership it will
give you and us an opportunity to strengthen
our membership and camaraderie.
The MGA will be conducting fund
raising in the near future to raise funds for
the new building in Norton. The groundbreaking for this building will be this August.
The MGA, along with the allied associations
of which we are a part, would like to see
this building finished by late 2002. W e will
be moving our headquarters to this new
building following its completion.
Sincerely,
E>©b Ryszala
President, G C S A N E

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The site is designed to serve the
informational needs of landscapers, lawn
care operators, arborists, nursery crop
producers, and other horticultural professionals. The new web site continues to
provide information on diagnostic services,
conferences and workshops, Green School,
pesticide licensing, association certification
programs, publications, and links to
related organizations.

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One part of the web site that has undergone major revisions is the discussion forum,
Greenboard. Visitors can post questions,
report field observations, or respond to
questions from other professionals on
Greenboard. Greenboard also contains an
extensive archive and search function that
allows users to retrieve information from
previous discussions of topics of interest.

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UMASS NEWS

• Landscape Message - updated weekly
throughout the growing season (monthly
during the winter) and provides current
reports on pest activity and cultural
problems. Data on growing degree-days
and plant phenology are also reported.
This information can enhance the decisionmaking process for practitioners engaging
in IPM and Plant Health Care programs.

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OSHÂ revises rules

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system in which MSDs were recorded using criteria different from those for other
injuries or ¡Illnesses. The revised forms
have a separate column for recording
MSDs, which will improve the compilation of national data on these disorders.
One of the least understood concepts
of record-keeping has been restricted
work; the new rule clarifies the definition
of restricted work or light duty and makes
it easier to record those cases. Workrelated injuries are also better defined to
ensure the recording only of appropriate
cases while excluding cases clearly
unrelated to work.

The revised rule also promotes improved
employee awareness and involvement in
the record-keeping process, providing
workers and their representatives access
to the information on record-keeping forms
and increasing awareness of potential
hazards in the workplace. Privacy concerns
of employees have also been addressed;
the former rule had no privacy protections
covering the log used to record workrelated injuries and illnesses.
Written in plain language using a question
and answer format, the regulation for the
first time uses checklists and flowcharts
to provide easier interpretations of recordkeeping requirements. Finally, employers
are given more flexibility in using computers

and telecommunications technology to
meet their record-keeping requirements.
OSHA's record-keeping requirements
provide the source data for the Bureau of
Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Injury
and Illness Survey, the primary source of
statistical information concerning workplace
injuries and illnesses. BLS collects the data
and publishes the statistics, while OS HA
interprets and enforces the regulation.
The record-keeping rule was scheduled
to appear in the January 19, 2001 Federal
Register. A fact sheet providing highlights
of the rules follows this release.
For detailed information on the final
record-keeping rule, view OSHAs web site at
www.osha-slc.gov/recordkeeping/index.html.

DIVüT DRIFT.. .announcements...educat¡onal seminars...job opportunities
...tournament results..and miscellaneous items of interest to the membership.
membership

items f o r s a l e

Proposed for Membership: Mark Lucas, Superintendent, Nantucket G . C . ; Jeff C o r c o r a n ,
Superintendent, Weston G.C.; Michael Poch, Assistant, The Country Club; Seth Silun, Assistant,
Kettle Brook G.G.; Donald Conlin, Assistant,
Longmeadow G.C.; R. Joseph Inch, Assistant,
Nantucket G.C.; Sean Hanley, Affiliate, Stow
Acres Golf Properties; TurfLinks, Friend.

1987 Turfcat T436G w/ 60" rotary deck and 60"
flail mower - $ 1000. i 988 Neary Spinmatic Reel
Grinder (Model 500) - $2500. EZ-Go Gasoline
Utility Cart - $ 1500. Call Pat Kriksceonaitis, Essex
County Club at (978) 526-4600.

information
B r i a n Crorrrack, formerly at Franklin C.C., is
now superintendent at Quidnessett C.C. in North
Kingston, R.I.
T h a n k y o u to David Stowe, Kevin Osgood,
Buddy Alexander, and John Resnik for hosting the
February meeting at Newton CommonweaJth C.C.
H a v e you c h e c k e d out the association's web
page? Much of the information in Divot Drift gets
there immediately. So, if you haven't seen it, go to
www.gcsane.org.
A n e w four-ball t e a m is needed to replace the
Lenhart/Silva team. Due to injury, a new team
needs to be added as a replacement, if you can
field a team, please contact Bob Healey at (508)
653-0625 as soon as possible.
Congratulations to Paul Miller. He carded his

first career hole-in-one while in Texas.

Michael Cassidy, formerly at Tedesco C.C., recently accepted the superintendent position at
Ferncroft C.C.
Congratulations to Ed and Erin Gianni on the
recent birth of a new girl, Lauren Elizabeth.

1 9 9 0 T o r o 223-D Fairway mower (excellent
condition, sharpened & serviced) - $4500. Cushman truckster, 3-wheel w/ flatbed - $ 1 0 0 0 .
Cushman truckster, 3-wheel w/core harvester
attached - $3500. Call Dan Higgins or Steve Hunt,
Winchester Country Club at (781) 729-3809.

employment
S e c o n d Assistant. Oak Hill Country Club is a
private, 18-hole Donald Ross course that has
hosted five Mass. Opens and six N e w England
Amateurs and Mass. State Amateur Championships. A four-year degree with three or more
years experience in Turf Management is required.
Excellent communication and management skills
are a must. Must have or obtain a Mass. pesticide
applicator's license. Salary is commensurate with
experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Send resume by March 23 to Scott
Lagaña, Superintendent, Oak Hill Country Club,
840 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg, M A 01420.
Assistant. Norfolk Golf Club is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Superintendent.
Duties will include spraying and fertilizer applicat i o n s , r e c o r d - k e e p i n g , b u n k e r and t e e
construction, staff supervision, equipment maintenance and daily duties of course management.
This position is a great opportunity to learn all

aspects of golf course management. Must have a
two-year degree or winter school certificate in
Turf Management. Must have or obtain a Mass.
Pesticide license. Golf course experience and mechanical skills a plus. Compensation includes
salary, benefits and golf privileges. Send resume
by April I to Jason Adams, Superintendent, Norfolk Golf Club, 166 East Street, Westwood, MA
02090,
Equipment Technician. Oak Hill Country Club
is seeking an experienced technician with three or
more years of experience as a head technician.
Must have knowledge of hydraulics, electrical systems, gasoline/diesel engines, repair, and
maintenance. A college degree is preferred.
Should have excellent management skills with regard to safety and training with administrative
abilities. Salary is commensurate with experience
and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
This position is open until filled. Send resume to
Scott Lagaña, Superintendent, Oak Hill Country
Club, 840 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420;
fax (978) 342-0421.
Equipment M a n a g e r , Country Club of N e w
Bedford. Applicant must have a working knowledge of gas and diesel engines. Position requires
the ability to diagnose and repair electrical as well
as hydraulic systems. Must be able to prioritize
equipment repair and maintenance. Qualified applicant will be organized and able to wofk under
a variety of work conditions. Salary is commensurate with experience. Position is open until filled.
Please send resume to Brian Giblin, C G C S , Country Club of N e w Bedford, 585 Slocum Road,
North Dartmouth, M A 02747. For more information, call (508) 992-0778.

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P/eose Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION
S-OK Turf Equipment Inc.

1357 Main St., Coventry, Rl 02816-8435
Articulator, Terra Topper, Greens Groomer
brush, & used equipment.
Mike Cornicelii - (401) 826-2584

A.A. Will Materials Corp.

168 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072-1748
Top dressing & bunker sand, decorative stone,
landscape materials.
Charlie Downing, Mike Read
(800) 4-AA-WILL

Agr-Evo U.S.A. Co.

Wilmington, DE
Acclaim Extra, Banoi, ProStar, ProGrass,
Finale, Turcam, DeltaGard.
David Sylvester - (860) 828-8905

Allen's Seed Store Inc.

693 S. County Trail, Exeter, Rl 02822
Specializing in quality seed and related
golf course maintenance supplies.
Gregg Allen - (800) 527-3898

Aventis

560 Ashwood Rd„ Springfield, NJ 07081
Bob Scott-(908) 510-5549

Bay State Fertilizer,-MWRA

100 First Ave., Boston, MA 02129
Manufacturer & supplier of dry organic fertilizers.
Kristen Patneaude - (617) 788-4437

Bayer Corporation

118 Ellery Ave., Middletown, Rl 02842
Bayleton, Merit, Dylox, Tempo
Jim Santoro - (800) 842-8020

The Borden Company

114 Summer St., Maynard, MA 01754-2216
Bulk limestone dealer.
Jack Borden - (978) 897-2571

Boston Irrigation Supply Company

60 Sturgis Way, Dedham, MA 02026
Distributor, irrigation supplies & accessories.
Andy Langlois, J . Anderson III, Ron Milenski
(800) 225-8006

The Cardinals, inc.

166 River Rd., P.O. Box 520
Unionville, CT 06085-0520
Golf course and landscape supplies.
John Callahan, Dennis Friel - (800) 861-6256

Casey & Dupuis Equipment Corp.

340 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472
Construction/earthmoving equipment sales
& rentals; all sizes of job equipment available.
Paul Casey-(617) 924-7575

Cavicchio Landscape Supply, Inc.

110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776
Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground
covers, loam, and mulch.
Darren Young - (978) 443-7177

Cedar Lawn Tree Service, Inc.

32 Nickerson Rd., Ashland, MA 01721
Pruning, fertilization, removal,
and professional care.
William P. Maley - (508) 881-2622

Clean Quest

P. 0. Box 1102, Southbury, CT 06488
Distributors of the Landa Water system
for treating wash water, Safety Storage chemical
buildings, and Octaflex portable wash pads.
Steven Burnett, Michael Wende - (800) 521-5585

Cornish, Silva, & Mungeum, Inc.

207 N. Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569
Golf course architects.
(508) 278-3407

Country Club Enterprises

P. O. Box 820, Cataumet, MA 02534
Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles.
Dave Farina, Darin Eddy, Darren Orr
(800) 662-2585

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Country Golf, Inc.

4852 Westchester Dr., Traverse City, Ml 49684
Golf course construction & reconstruction;
specialists in Donald Ross courses.
Jerry Deemer- (616) 947-5751

Michael Drake Construction, Inc.

240 Walnut St., Framingham, MA 01702
Golf course reconstruction; professional shaper.
Michael Drake - (508) 875-8247

EZGD/Textren

30 Peace Pipe Terrace, Smithfield, Rl 02917
(401) 419-7409

F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co.

Lcsco Inc.

20005 Lake Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
Ron Tumiskl, Mike Donohue, Jim Wlerzblckl
(800) 321-5325

Lofts Seed, Inc.

22 Lantern Lane, Exeter, Rl 02822
Victoria Wallace - (800) 648-7333

D.L. Maher Co.

71 Concord St., P. 0. Box 127
North Reading, MA 01864-0127
Water supply specialists; water wells
& pumping equipment.
(781) 933-3210

iVicNulty Construction Corp.

640 Hale St., Beverly Farms, MA 01915
Complete tree care, landscape design
& construction, disease control,
long-range planning.
Ben Staples - (978) 927-1590

P. 0. Box 3218, Framingham, MA 01705-3218
Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways,
parking areas; Imprinted asphalt.
John McNulty - (508) 879-8875

Gold Star Nursery ft Sod Farm

Miller Golf Construction

250 West Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224-2127
Growers of turfgrass and ornamentals
Malcolm McPhall
Lexington, MA - (781) 861-1111
Canterbury, NH - (603) 783-4717

Green Environmental

216 Rlcciuti Dr., Quincy, MA 02169
Civil engineering, Title V, environmental
consulting/site assessment,
above-ground/UST construction
Glenn Ferguson - (617) 479-0550

Greene, inc.

2352 Main St., Concord, MA 01742
Tree transplanting, landscape construction,
and masonry
Kevin Mulcahy - (800) 439-7244

Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc.

P.O. Box 9169, Wethersfleld, CT 06109-0169
Roy Sibley, Dick Gurski, Robin Hayes
(800) 326-HART

Hariney Greymont

433 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02492-2822
Tree care, landscape construction, consulting.
MarkTobin-(781) 444-1227

International Golf Construction Co.

5 Purcell Rd., Adlngton, MA 02474
Golf course construction.
Antonios Paganis - (781) 648-2351;
(508) 428-3022

Irrigation Management ft Services

21 Lakeview Ave., Natlck, MA 01760
Irrigation consultation, design, and
system evaluation.
Bob Healey, ASIC, CID - (508) 653-0625

Ken Jones Tire, Inc.

71-73 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01613
Distributor of tires for lawn & garden, trucks,
cars, industrial equipment, and golf cars.
Gerry Jones - (508) 755-5255

Landmark Construction

P. 0. Box 662, Winchester, MA 01890
Tee/bunker shaping & remodeling, cart paths,
drainage, tree planting, landscape construction.
Daniel Champion - (781) 729-3250

Larchmont Engineering ft Irrigation

11 Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483
Marc Utera-(781) 647-3361

Lazaro's Golf Course
Supplies & Accessories

dba Hammond Paint and Chemical Co., Inc.
738 Main St., Suite 223, Waltham, MA 02154
Complete line of golf course accessories;
Standard, Par Aide, Eagle One.
Joe Lazara - (781) 647-3361

1 Leicester Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945
Golf course construction & renovation
Jonathon Miller-(781) 631-2030

Sodco inc.

P. 0. Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877
Bluegrass/Fescue, Bluegrass/Rye,
Bluegrass/Fescue/Rye, Bentgrass
Matt Faherty, Pat Hogan - (800) 341-6900

Sports Club Management

104 Wyman Rd., Bralntree, MA 02184
OSHA and EPA compliance services and training
Ron Smith-(781) 848-5978

Dahn Tibbeti
Professional Golf Services

dba Weed & Feed, Inc.
20 Clark Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050
Specialists In golf course construction,
bunker restoration, and irrigation installation.
(781) 837-3503

Tee and Green Sod, Inc.

P. 0. Box 418, Exeter, Rl 02822
Bentgrass, Bluegrass, and Blue/Fescue sod.
Dave Wallace
(401) 789-8177

Tom Irwin inc.

22 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham, MA 02576-0099
Larry Anshewltz, Jack Cronin, Chris Cowan,
Alan Anderson - (508) 295-1553

11 A St., Burlington, MA 01803
Turf management products
Jack Peterson, Wayne Ripley, Paul Skafas,
Chris Peterson, Greg Misodoulakis, Rick Giverson
(800) 582-5959

Nardone Sand and Gravel, inc.

Tuckahoe Turf Farms, inc.

Ft.F. Morse & Sons, Inc.

37 Power Rd., Westford, MA 01886-4112
Topdressing sand & mixes, bunker sands, root-zone
mixes, loam, cart path materials, drainage stone.
Greg Frederick - (978) 692-8221

North Shore Hydroseeding

20 Wenham St., Danvers, MA 01923
Hydroseeding, erosion control, & tree services
Brian King - (978) 762-8737

Novartis Specialty Products, Inc.

P. O. Box 167, Wood River Junction, Rl 02894
Chris Beasley - (800) 556-6985

Turf Enhancement Enterprises

6 Jessica J Dr., Mlllbury, MA 01527
Floratlne products, Precision Small Engine Co.,
Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts.
Tom Fox-(508) 865-9150

TurfNet Associates, Inc.

394 Monson Tpk. Rd., Ware, MA 01082
Banner MAXX, Barricade, Subdue MAXX, Primo
Dave Ravel-(413) 967-6745

21 Brandywlne Rd., Sklllman, NJ 08558
Cutting edge communication for
the golf course Industry.
Peter McCormick - (800) 314-7929

Partac Peat Corporation

Turf Products Corp.

Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Heat treated topdressing, golf hole targets,
turf blankets, other specialty golf supplies.
Jim Kelsey - (800) 247-2326

Prescription Turf Services, inc.

157 Moody Rd., Enfield, CT 06082
Distributors of Toro Irrigation and maintenance
equipment and other golf-related products.
Tim Berge, Mark Daly, Paul Hallock,
Rick Moulton, Mike Turner - (800) 243-4355

United Horticultural Supply

P. 0. Box 39, Mlddleton, MA 01949
Deep-tine and hydro-Injection services,
custom fertilizer & pesticide applications,
fairway aeration, topdressing operations.
(978) 777-1663

18 Legate Hill Rd., Sterling, MA 01564
Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, and IPM.
Glenn Larabee, Bruce Chapman, Mark Miller
(800) 224-4440

Read Custom Soils

¥arney Bros. Sand & Gravel

171 VFW Drive, Rockland, MA 02370
Topdressing, root-zone mixes, bunker sand,
3/8 screened loam, cart path materials,
mulch, drainage stone.
Joe Farina, Frank Santos - (888) 475-5526

Sawteile Brothers

65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843
Bob Brown, Larry Bunn, Mike Hannigan,
Frank Hlggins, John Lenhart - (978) 682-9296

SBI Turf Services

65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843
Deep-tine, core, & water-Injection aerification,
DOL & Vertl-Seed overseeding, Irrigation services.
Jim Favreau - (800) 999-TURF

Shawn mark Industries, Inc.

P. O. Box 8966, Warwick, Rl 02999
Matt Howland-(401) 295-1673

Simplot Partners, Inc.

15 Londonderry Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053
Turf & ornamental supplies.
Chuck Bramhall, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagie
(800) 228-6656

79 Hartford Ave., Bellingham, MA 02019
Concrete golf cart paths.
Kenneth Mooradlan - (800) 441-7373

Waterflowers Ecological Design

116 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864
Environmental audits, planning/design,
& permits for all environmental details
Terry Bastion - (978) 664-8059

Winfield Nursery, inc.

1700 Mountain Rd., W. Suffield, CT 06093
Wholesale nursery trees and shrubs.
Stan Hlldreth

Philip Wogan & George F. Sargent, Jr.

Golf Course Architects
17 Walker Rd., Topsfleld, MA 01983
(978) 887-3672

Zip Type Service

50 Kent Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Design, printing, mailing, advertising specialties.
Sheila Johnson - (978) 462-9358

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M e e t ihost s u p e r i n t e n d e n t G a i y Luceirti, F r a n k l i n C o u n t r y C l u b
Most Superintendent for the March
meeting of GCSANE is Gary Luccini of
Franklin Country Club in Franklin, Mass.
Gary, more affectionately known as
"The Bear", is a 30-year member of
GCSANE. This will be his 32nd year as
superintendent at Franklin. His only other
head job was at Pine Oaks Golf Club in
Easton, a course he built and spent five
years at. Gary also worked as an assistant
superintendent at both Dedham Country
Club and Franklin Country Club.
From 1972-74, Gary constructed the
10-hoie addition to Franklin C.C. In 1987
he was a turf consultant for Hale Irwin
H o m e on The
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Ranch .. .

Naturally, Stachowicz is anxious to get
the show on the road and feels extra
charged because he's working a beat on

Golf Services in the construction of New
England Country Club. He also designed
and constructed Pine Acres, an executive
nine-hole course.
He is a graduate of Franklin High and
University of Massachusetts. He is active
in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Program and has completed or is working
on the Environmental Planning, IPM, Water
Enhancement, and Water Conservation
programs. In addition, he is involved in
GCSAAs Environmental Program, including
Employee Safety & Right-to-Know, Storage,
Disposal & Recycling, IPM, and UST's. He
is also Rhode Island GCSA member.
grounds where he once shot hoops with
relatives and friends, "it's old home week
for me every time I drive in here," he
explained. "But i want to get going. You
know, we're not going to rush our golfers
when they play. That's something else,

A renowned Jets fan (we won't hold that
against him), he also enjoys golf and auto
racing. Gary lives in Franklin with his wife
of 31 years, Kathy. They have four children,
Mike, Brian, Cheryl, and Beth. Both sons are
superintendents. Gary is especially proud
that he has sent 11 assistants on to head jobs.
Stiies and Van Cleek designed Franklin
Country Club. Phil Wogan was the
architect on the aforementioned second
nine holes. A bent/poa annua course, it
measures 6,700 yards and has a slope of
134. It is a challenging course that has
hosted many Massachusetts tournaments
throughout the years.
maybe different. We're aiming for 30,000
rounds a year and closing it off there. We
want to see The Ranch be known as a
facility where goif is played and enjoyed ...
with emphasis on the latter."
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